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What to do and see in Mecca, Makkah Province: The Best Things to do
The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their sins.
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1. Jabal al-Nour
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5.0 based on 378 reviews
In the Muslim religion, Muhammad received his first revelation from God on this mountain.
Reviewed By Fatima_Alsawad94 - Salalah, Oman
A nice walk with my husband and child, great views all the way up, encountering many stalls and gift shops from start to finish and, once you reach the top of Jabal Noor you see the cave of Hira - limited in size and space with a nice view of Mecca and the sight of the new clock tower - once able to see the Kaaba from there but now with the new construction and buildings not possible, its nice view to visit night time before fajr.
2. Black Stone
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5.0 based on 914 reviews
This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the stone (originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man) fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve.
Reviewed By AIKAPP - Karachi, Pakistan
The Black Stone, al-Ḥajaru al-Aswad, "Black Stone") is a rock set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is revered by Muslims as an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. The Black Stone was originally a single piece of rock. It is surrounded by a silver frame which is fastened by silver nails to the Kaaba's outer wall. Polished smooth by the hands of pilgrims. Islamic tradition holds that it fell from heaven . Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as a part of the tawaf ritual during the hajj and many try to stop and kiss the Black Stone, emulating the kiss that Islamic tradition records that it received from Muhammad.[SAW] Muslims do not worship the Black Stone.
3. Safa to Marwa
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5.0 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By moinulbb - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Located a few meters away from the Holy Kaaba these are the two small hills named Safa and Marwa and all are within the Masjid Al Haram. The distance between the two hills is approximately 450 meter within which Muslim pilgrims perform Sai during Hajj and Umrah. There are multiple floors to perform Sai and the total area is fully air conditioned. There is a dedicated floor for those who are using wheel chairs. One have to run seven times in between starting from Safa which takes approximately one hour.
4. Great Mosque of Mecca - Masjid al-Haram
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5.0 based on 1,293 reviews
Reviewed By noorulhuda1995 - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Amazing and blissful place, MashaALLAH May Allah give opportunity to all Muslims to visit this place at least once in their life.
5. Station of Ibrahim
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5.0 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By thakurjee2020 - Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
Awesome administration of Makkah holy authorities, they are keeping very good care of covid measures
6. Kaaba
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5.0 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By gulzucker - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The most stunning place in the world. The best time for performing Umrah is from October till March, as the weather is very cool and pleasant for the pilgrimage.
7. Makkah Clock Tower Museum
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By irfandani69
Very well organized. Information is very detailed. I had always wanted my kids to explore Astronomy and they were totally amazed by the displays and vast information on the universe and time exhibits. But off course, the highlight was the most stunning view of the Holy Kaabah and surrounding areas. Well done!
8. Masjid Taneem
9. Abraj Al-Bait Towers
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4.5 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By Abyriz172526 - Lombok, Indonesia
I visited after umrah this week, the highest building in front of Masjidil Haram, with many hotels surrounding the tower, and shopping mall which is you can buy souvenir after you made umroh or Hajj, the view from top is beautiful and there is museum that you can visit. You need prepare some riyal if you want go on top, bring your camera to catch the beautiful kabah.
10. Makkah Mall
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By JeddaCath - Boston, United States
Huge modern mall clean with excellent parking. Even if not shopping would recommend it for walking in the 43 degree C heat. The food court is somewhat limited with basic McDonald’s and Burger King etc. needs a few good restaurants. There is a Panda supermarket
